TUDOR is introducing a bold new version of its popular model, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight, in 18 carat yellow gold with an open case back. This is a first for both in a TUDOR divers’ watch.
The name Black Bay Fifty-Eight is a reference to 1958, the year in which the first TUDOR divers’ watch waterproof to 200 metres (660 ft), reference 7924 or “Big Crown”, was introduced. Among other aesthetic nods to this historic watch, this model offers a case 39 mm in diameter in keeping with the characteristic proportions of the 1950s.
The matt 18 ct yellow gold of the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K is emphasised by the elegant combination of dial and bezel, which are a rich “golden green” in tone with matt gold details. The “Snowflake” hands are in 18 ct yellow gold, as are the appliqués of the hour markers.
The Manufacture Calibre MT5400, which powers the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K, displays hour, minute and second functions. It has the finish typical of TUDOR Manufacture Calibres: its rotor in tungsten monobloc is openwork and satin-brushed with sand-blasted details, and its bridges and mainplate have alternate sand-blasted, polished surfaces and laser decorations.
Technical Specifications:
REFERENCE 79018V
CASE
39 mm case, satin finished, in 18 ct yellow gold
Open case back with sapphire crystal
BEZEL
Unidirectional rotatable bezel in 18 ct yellow gold with 60-minute graduated disc in matt green anodised aluminium and gold gilded markings and numerals
WINDING CROWN
18 ct yellow gold screw-down winding crown, with the TUDOR rose in relief with circular satin-brushed 18 ct yellow gold winding crown tube
DIAL
Green, domed
CRYSTAL
Domed sapphire crystal
WATERPROOFNESS
Waterproof to 200 m (660 ft)
BRACELET
Domed dark brown alligator strap with 18 ct yellow gold buckle
Additional green fabric strap with gold-coloured band and 18 ct yellow gold buckle, included in the box
MOVEMENT
Manufacture Calibre MT5400
Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system
PRECISION
Swiss Chronometer officially certified by the COSC
(Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute)
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 70 hours
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Variable inertia balance, micro-adjustment by screw
Non-magnetic silicon balance spring
Frequency: 28 800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
TOTAL DIAMETER
30.3 mm
THICKNESS
5 mm
JEWELS
27 jewels
PRICE
£12,610
For more information please visit https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-fifty-eight/m79018v-0001